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Insects can have major effects on crops across the Red River Valley, and producers have already begun planning for how they will fight them. Dr Mark Botel with the University of Minnesota tells us how the insect population fared after a cold winter. Botel also highlighted some of the other insects that producers need to…
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The Wheat planting season is currently underway across the Red River Valley, and its inching closer to its completion. Blake Youngren of Hefty Seeds says it’s about 70% of the way through, but recent rains have caused delays. Despite the recent cool temperatures, Youngren says he is encouraging planters to get their corn planted. Youngren…
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The Minnesota State FFA Convention wrapped up earlier this week, and it was one of the most successful State Conventions for the Ulen Hitterdal FFA Chapter in its history. Ulen Hitterdal FFA Advisor Amanda Thorsvig tells us more. Thorsvig says Ulen Hitterdal also received a chapter award, and had representation in the FFA talent show. …
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Presented by: Allen Haugo (Waubun Area Farmer) Ashok Chanda (University of Minnesota Extension) Austin Germolus (Borup Farmer) Old Barnes Todd Blilie (Moorhead area Farmer) Blake Youngren (Hefty Seeds) Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen Farmland Sales) Dave Steen (Ada Area Farmer) Sam Haugen (Fertile Garden Center) Joe Hastings (American Crystal Sugar)
The 2025 Sugarbeet Spring Planting Season is about 70% complete, and producers are very happy with how planting has gone. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings talks more about this year’s crop potential, and pre-emergence possibilities. Earlier this week the Red River Valley received a significant amount of rainfall, and Hastings says that the…
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Day one of the Minnesota State FFA Convention is wrapped up, but FFA students from across Minnesota still have a full day of activities and competitions left. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Arsvold says one highlight of the State Convention each year is when students are given their state degrees, and she’s excited to…
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Sponsored by: https://stevedalenfarmlandsales.com https://allumacares.org/service-types/mental-wellbeing-services Advice from and Old Farmer Beau Jacobson (Hitterdal Farmer) Chuck Ruebke (Area Farmer) Chuck Johnson (Area Farmer) Harrison Weber (RRV Growers Association) Jason Brantner (American Crystal Sugar) Jermey Sather (AgriMAX) Kieth Hennen (Centrol) Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen Farmland Sales) Tom Peters (NDSU Extension)